Virat Kohli’s Personal Bodyguard Accused Of Manhandling Media, BCCI Action Demand Rises

Virat Kohli gets thrashed for actions of his bodyguard [Source: X and Screengrabs]Security personnel accompanying high-profile cricketers are expected to protect players and maintain order during public appearances. However, there is a clear line between ensuring security and interfering with accredited media personnel carrying out their professional duties.That line has now become the centre of a major controversy involving Virat Kohli's alleged personal bodyguard during India's ongoing England tour. The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with several journalists and fans demanding that the BCCI investigate the matter and clarify whether a centrally-contracted Indian player is even permitted to travel with a personal bodyguard on an overseas tour.Virat Kohli's personal bodyguard accused of abusing accredited journalistA major controversy erupted after a journalist alleged that Virat Kohli's personal bodyguard verbally abused and intimidated him despite the journalist standing inside the designated media zone with a valid accreditation card.According to the allegations shared by Subhayan Chakraborty of RevSportz and Abhishek Tripathi of Jagran News, respectively, the journalist was capturing visuals of the Indian team's departure while standing alongside other accredited members of the media and fans. Also Read- India's Predicted Playing XI For 2nd ODI Vs England, 2026- Shubman Gill Fit To Play?After Virat Kohli had already boarded the team bus, the bodyguard allegedly approached the journalist and repeatedly shouted.The journalist reportedly informed the security personnel that he was an accredited member of the media and even possessed his official accreditation card.However, the bodyguard allegedly responded while continuing to abuse him in the name of protecting Indian players.Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी @abhishereporter भारतीय वनडे टीम के एक खिलाड़ी के साथ चलने वाला या बॉडीगार्ड वहां गई मीडिया के साथ लगातार बदतमीज़ी कर रहा है। टी20 टीम के साथ ये बॉडीगार्ड नहीं था। पहले भी मीडिया के साथ बदतमीज़ी कर चुके इस बॉडीगार्ड ने मीडिया मैनेजर के कहने पर अपनी निर्धारित जगह पर खड़े एक मीडियाकर्मी को फक ऑफ, Jul 15, 2026, 7:05 PM It was also claimed that the same bodyguard had previously misbehaved with media personnel and again crossed the line despite the player he was guarding having already entered the team bus.The alleged incident has since gone viral across social media platforms, with many questioning why an accredited journalist was allegedly prevented from performing his duties while standing inside an authorised media area.The internet has risen up against the action and reacted strongly against the behaviour:Subhayan Chakraborty @CricSubhayan This is Virat Kohli's bodyguard. A media person was standing at his designated area capturing team's departure visuals and was standing with the fans. He had his media accreditation card. After Virat got inside the bus, this bodyguard came towards that media person and started Jul 15, 2026, 7:41 PM Subhayan Chakraborty @CricSubhayan That media person was allowed by team's security guard to capture the footage of team departure. Y_T @thavai_yaah @abhishereporter Virat Kohli is greater than india and @BCCI ? Oh Virat, now he's gonna get cursed out over this too😭😭😭 @Vaibhav cricfanVaibhav cricfan @VaibhavCha58613 @CricSubhayan Ye Virat ab ispar bhi gaali khayega😭😭😭 Nitin K Srivastav @Nitin_sachin @abhishereporter This is absolutely unacceptable how come a body Gaurd can misbehave with anyone. Strict action should be taken against him. P r /\ T | k @superselector5 @abhishereporter @kushansarkar Just file a police complaint! Local cops are least bothered about Virat anyways!! Himmat Singh Rathore @Himmatprosports @abhishereporter Aise logon per karyavahi honi chahiye BCCI ko turant hatwana chahiye SwarajyaMedia @Swarajyamedia @abhishereporter Bro thinks he's guarding the Crown Jewels not a cricket team bus gorakhpur @47indian26 @abhishereporter Sir ye cricketers apne aap ko raja or baaki logo ko praja samajhte hai . Bahar k players sign dete hai apne fans ko . Vishesh Roy @vroy38 The blatant disregard towards media is sickening. Everyone out there is just doing their job. And have the rules started being bent again? Since when personal bodyguards are being allowed? I thought Virat Kohli moved to London so that he could freely move around without getting noticed. So why have a bodyguard to attract all the attention. Really dont get Kohli. @KaranKaran @KaranJohar4 I thought Virat Kohli moved to London so that he could freely move around without getting noticed. So why have a bodyguard to attract all the attention. Really dont get Kohli. Does BCCI allow personal bodyguards for players on tours?The controversy has become even bigger because the BCCI's existing disciplinary framework reportedly does not permit centrally-contracted Indian players to travel with personal security guards during overseas tours.Under the board's 10-point disciplinary guidelines introduced to maintain discipline, security and team culture, players are prohibited from travelling with personal staff, including private security personnel, chefs and stylists. Instead, the Indian team is provided with official security arrangements managed entirely by the BCCI and local authorities.The policy was introduced to maintain a unified team environment, avoid logistical complications and ensure that all security protocols remain under the control of the board.Will the BCCI take action on Virat Kohli?As of now, the BCCI has not issued any official statement regarding the incident, nor has Virat Kohli commented publicly on the allegations.However, if it is established that a centrally-contracted player travelled with an unauthorised personal bodyguard in violation of the board's disciplinary framework, the matter is likely to be reviewed internally by the team management and BCCI officials.The board's current policy clearly states that players must rely solely on the official security arrangements provided by the BCCI during overseas tours. Any violation of these regulations can invite disciplinary proceedings under the central contract guidelines, with penalties ranging from warnings and financial sanctions to more severe action depending on the findings of the inquiry.Also Read- Shubman Gill vs Virat Kohli: Who Is A Better Player After 65 ODIs?